Although there will be no choir or band, Moree's annual Remembrance Day service will go ahead as usual on Wednesday.
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Up to 100 people are permitted to gather in person for Remembrance Day services across NSW, provided they adhere to social distancing measures and have a COVID-Safe plan in place.
As a result, Moree RSL sub-branch will host a service at the memorial window at Moree and District Services Club at 10.45am on Wednesday, November 11.
Moree RSL sub-branch president Roger Butler said the only difference this year will be that Moree Community Choir won't be in attendance due to restrictions still in place regarding singing and choirs. Consequently Moree and District Band will also not be playing this year.
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"We just need to check the rules around singing, but if we are singing it will be without the band and if we aren't, it'll just be a recital of the National Anthem," Mr Butler said.
The Moree community are encouraged to join in with the rest of the nation at 11am on November 11 - the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month - to take a moment to remember the men and women who fought, died and suffered during wars and armed conflicts over the past century.
This year marks 102 years since the historic treaty was signed to end World War I at 11am on November 11, 1918.
That moment became associated with the remembrance of those who had died in the war. After World War II the name was changed to Remembrance Day. Each year Australians observe one minute silence in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts.
Prior to Moree's Remembrance Day service on Wednesday, there will also be the unveiling of the updated Honour Roll at Moree Memorial Hall at 10am. All are welcome to attend.
